PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 34: Answer and Explanation
Question: 34
If p ≠ 0, what is the value of ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D. 4p
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A
The question asks for the value of an expression. There are variables in the answer choices, so plug in. Make p = 2. The expression becomes . Continue simplifying to get
×
=
. This is the target value; circle it. Now plug p = 2 into the answer choices to see which one matches the target value. Choice (A) becomes
. This matches the target value, so keep (A), but check the remaining answers just in case. Choice (B) becomes
=
. This does not match the target, so eliminate (B). Choice (C) becomes
= 2. Eliminate (C). Choice (D) becomes 4(2) = 8. Eliminate (D). The correct answer is (A).
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